Dear friends and neighbors, We are now just days away from concluding the 2024 legislative session and I’ll soon be back in our communities working on issues important to you….
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Donaghy traffic safety bill passes the House
OLYMPIA—Did you know that 2023 saw the largest number of traffic fatalities since 1990? “Speeding and substance use are the leading factors in traffic deaths,” said Rep. Brandy Donaghy (D-Mill…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep Donaghy to Hold Two Feb. 17 Town Halls
Please join Rep. Brandy Donaghy from the 44th Legislative District at one of two town halls. This is her chance to hear from you as well as update you on…
2 Traffic Safety Bills of Mine + Meeting Smokey Bear
Dear friends and neighbors, It’s been a couple weeks since my last newsletter to you. We’re now in week 4 of this year’s legislative session. In a week’s time, my…
Donaghy bill seeks to lower the blood alcohol concentration limit from 0.08 to 0.05
OLYMPIA—In 2017, the Utah Legislature passed a bill that lowered the blood alcohol content (BAC) from 0.08 to 0.05. It was the first state in the nation to do so….
Donaghy legislation to prevent speeding-related collisions heard in committee
OLYMPIA—A piece of legislation designed to curb speeding-related collisions was heard in the House Transportation Committee on Thursday. House Bill 2384 reduces barriers to the use of traffic cameras to…
Smokey Bear license plate hears public testimony; needs public support
OLYMPIA—Do you love Smokey Bear? Rep. Brandy Donaghy (D-Mill Creek) does, and so does Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest). Both state legislators have bills in the Washington State Legislature this year…
The 2024 Legislative Session is Underway: Priorities with the State’s Transportation Budget, 2 Bills I’m Excited About & How You Can Get Involved
Dear friends and neighbors, Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! We here at the Legislature are working on your behalf, but we are honoring the beloved late minister and activist…
Are WA’s bridges and roads safe?
Dear friends and neighbors Happy November! As we enter this month of gratitude, we take a moment to recognize two important observances: Veterans Day and American Indian Heritage Month. On…
Making our roads safer
Dear friends and neighbors, As a Vice Chair of the Transportation Committee, I spent a significant amount of time focusing on road safety. One bill that I helped shepherd through…